ProdigalFrog

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[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 12 points 6 months ago (8 children)

As someone who uses it; it really is an exceptional video editor, and IMHO is worth the hassle (which is much less of a hassle now due to DavinciBox, which the video author sadly was not aware of).

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Even under the law, there are exceptions, but I'm not sure the concept of ignorance of the law is a good metric to apply to ignorant people.

I think my viewpoint mostly stems from the idea of people largely being a product of their environment, and to what degree the average person can truly override that.

Who I am, how I percieve reality, my ability to critically think, the specific knowledge I have, the education I received; all of it was influenced by external factors I had little control over, in other words, luck.

I was born to good parents that loved me and encouraged me, that never imprinted bigoted ideas into me, and gave me the tools and resources I needed to eventually educate myself beyond what they could provide, but importantly, my upbringing fostered the right temperament and curiosity to actually want to become educated.

Were I born to some racists assholes that neglected me, taught me all the wrong values, and killed any intellectual curiosity before it could even begin (and in fact, instill suspicion for those who do have any), and the majority of the community where I lived only reinforced those values... I'm not saying it's impossible to overcome that, many have, but that's playing life on hard mode, and I can't help but feel it's wrong to truly hate those people for being what is essentially unlucky.

I do deeply lament what their ignorance has wrought, and I would encourage anyone to stand up to them regardless of how they came upon those views, but for the ones who were unlucky, I oppose them while feeling sorry for them, instead of using hate to fuel my resistance.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Also @freebee@sh.itjust.works

That powerlessness you feel is by design, and every state technically wants you to feel some form of it, with varying intensity. It keeps people from trying to make things better without actually having to put effort in to preventibg them.

But there are things we can do, and we are not powerless. Get involved in your local communities while there is still time to organize: https://infosec.exchange/@tinker/113589807117870451

That's how everything in history has ever changed for the better.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Our only hope is to direct pur collective efforts into building horizontal egalitarian structures in society that can permanently replace our existing institutions.

Getting involved in your local communities is the first step: https://infosec.exchange/@tinker/113589807117870451

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 13 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Union dues fund a strike fund that is used to pay workers while they strike, that's why unions are so important to be able to strike.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 3 points 6 months ago

F1 Spirit is a surprisingly good racing game with a killer soundtrack. Metal Gear 1 and 2 are also quite excellent.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 1 points 6 months ago

Well that's embarrassing (and something I really should've known!). Cheers for the heads up 😅

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 8 points 6 months ago

Hm, isn't Airvpn based in Italy?

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Probably to make people click on the link to find out. You make a good point though, so I changed the post title.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 2 points 6 months ago

I think a lot of the time, the printer will straight up refuse to print if it's out of color ink, even if there's plenty of black ink. I imagine that's to avoid getting around it.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)

You bet it is.

 

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